6-Day Kenya Wildlife Safari through Amboseli, Naivasha and Maasai Mara

6 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Game drives in Amboseli National Park, known for vast landscapes and abundant wildlife
02 Panoramic views from Observation Hill over Amboseli's swamps, plains, and wetlands
03 Boat safari on Lake Naivasha to spot hippos and birdlife, including African Fish Eagles
04 Guided walking safari on Crescent Island among grazing wildlife and birds
05 Full-day Maasai Mara game viewing, with a seasonal chance to witness the Great Migration at the Mara River (July-October)

Discover Kenya's classic safari circuit on this 6-day journey from Nairobi to Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, and the world-famous Maasai Mara. Enjoy multiple game drives across dramatic plains and wetlands, with excellent chances to spot elephants, big cats, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and an impressive variety of birdlife. Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley, take a boat safari on Lake Naivasha, and stretch your legs on a guided walk on Crescent Island. In the Maasai Mara, spend a full day on safari with the option to add a sunrise hot-air balloon ride or a visit to a traditional Maasai village.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Naivasha, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Amboseli with an Afternoon Game Drive

Early morning pick-up from your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Meet your safari guide.
Travel south through the Kenyan countryside towards Amboseli National Park.
Arrive in time for lunch.
Enjoy your first afternoon game drive.
Look out for elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, gazelles, and more than 400 species of birds.
Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 02

Full-Day Exploration of Amboseli National Park

Morning: Wake up early for a full day exploring Amboseli's remarkable landscapes.
Visit: Visit the famous Observation Hill for panoramic views across the park's swamps, plains, and wetlands.
Game drives: Explore different parts of the park in search of predators and other wildlife, with opportunities to stop for photographs.
Return: Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 03

Lake Naivasha Safari via the Great Rift Valley

Departure: After breakfast, leave Amboseli behind and journey towards Kenya's beautiful Great Rift Valley.
Arrival: Arrive at Lake Naivasha in time for lunch.
Activity: Enjoy a boat safari on Lake Naivasha.
Wildlife/Birds: Spot hippos, African Fish Eagles, pelicans, cormorants, kingfishers, herons, and many other bird species.
Activity: Continue with a guided walking safari on Crescent Island.
Wildlife: See giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, gazelles, impalas, waterbucks, and countless birds.
Overnight: Dinner and overnight stay at your lakeside lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 04

Journey to the World-Famous Maasai Mara

Departure: After breakfast, travel through the breathtaking Great Rift Valley towards the world-famous Maasai Mara.
Arrival: Arrive in the afternoon.
Game drive: Enjoy your first game drive.
Overnight: Settle into your lodge for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 05

Full-Day Wildlife Safari in the Maasai Mara

Game viewing: After an early breakfast, head deep into the Maasai Mara with a picnic lunch for a full day of game viewing.
Wildlife: Look out for cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, crocodiles, jackals, antelope, and hundreds of bird species.
Seasonal: If you're travelling between July and October, head towards the Mara River, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras cross crocodile-filled waters during the spectacular Great Migration.
Optional: Sunrise hot-air balloon safari.
Optional: Visit a traditional Maasai village.
Return: Return to your lodge in the evening after another unforgettable day in the African wilderness.
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner

Day 06

Return to Nairobi via Scenic Rift Valley Views

Departure: After breakfast, bid farewell to the Maasai Mara and begin the journey back to Nairobi.
Scenic stops: Travel through the Great Rift Valley, stopping at scenic viewpoints for photographs along the way.
Arrival/Drop-off: Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon and be dropped off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Meals: Breakfast